Wynn v. North American Systems, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

DOWD, District Judge.

Plaintiff, Annie Laura Wynn, filed the above-captioned case against defendant, North American Systems, Inc. (N.A.S.), alleging employment discrimination in violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 2000e-5(f). N.A.S. filed a motion for summary judgment. The issue before the Court is whether an employer may be held liable under Title VII and § 1981 for implementing the decision of an arbitrator pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. For the reasons which follow, N.A.S.’ motion for summary judgment is granted.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The parties stipulate to the…